Property Legal Assistant

Confidential; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Training and mentoring

Professional development opportunities

Staff events

Job summary

Confidential in Devon is seeking an experienced Property Legal Assistant to join a busy, supportive team. You will support residential conveyancing from instruction through to completion and post-completion, in an office-based, full-time role.

You will handle client onboarding, prepare documents, order searches, liaise with clients and solicitors, and assist with exchange and completion. A strong eye for detail and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing.
• Understanding of the conveyancing process from start to finish.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident communication with clients and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new client instructions and onboarding.
• Prepare and manage client documentation.
• Support the conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
• Prepare and issue contract documentation.
• Order and review property searches.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors and other parties by telephone and email.
• Assist with exchange and completion processes.
• Prepare completion statements.
• Assist with receipt and transfer of funds.
• Support post-completion matters, including registrations and SDLT submissions.
• Provide a high standard of client service at all times.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team player

Job description

Property Legal Assistant

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Property Legal Assistant to join a busy and supportive team.

This is a full-time, office-based position, suited to someone with previous experience in residential conveyancing who is confident supporting matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide administrative and legal support across a range of residential property transactions, including:

• Assisting with new client instructions and onboarding
• Preparing and managing client documentation
• Supporting the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
• Preparing and issuing contract documentation
• Ordering and reviewing property searches
• Liaising with clients, solicitors and other parties by telephone and email
• Assisting with exchange and completion processes
• Preparing completion statements
• Assisting with the receipt and transfer of funds
• Supporting post-completion matters, including registrations and SDLT submissions
• Providing a high standard of client service at all times

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in residential conveyancing
• Understands the conveyancing process from start to finish
• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Is confident communicating with clients and professional contacts
• Has strong attention to detail
• Can work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Is able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Provides a professional and approachable service to clients

What We Offer

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, together with the opportunity to work within a supportive and professional legal environment. This is a firm that truly values life-work-balance.

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing and assistance support
• Training, coaching and mentoring
• Opportunities for professional development
• Staff events and team activities
• Supportive and inclusive working environment